Oregon Legislature Ends Turbulent Fight for Speakership
Insurgent and anti-assembly forces tilt control of Oregon legislature with Jerry P. Rusk of Joseph named speaker and Ben Selling of Portland named senate president after a first-ballot victory. Inauguration follows with Oswald West taking oath as governor and Bowerman’s long message outlining reforms on taxation, banking, land, printing, purchasing, penal system, and state institutions.
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A GOOD MAN HAS DEPARTED Ellis J Zerba dies near Athena at 56
Ellis J Zerba a respected Umatilla County resident died at a bone north of Athena at 11 45 Sunday night aged 56 years 8 months and 21 days diabetes was the cause after three years of illness He was famed for courage and fortitude leaving five children and a sister The funeral was Wednesday at the Methodist church in the county with Rev Larson officiating The family extends thanks to friends for support during their loss
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Athena
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Stenbec County
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Hood
Umatilla County
Milton
Oregon
Mixa
Virginia B. Cannon
Clarence
Wesley
Clara
Bellingham
Wash
Florence
Roy
Methodist Church
Dinon
Lanson
First Touch of Winter Bites Local Area
A cold snap hit Monday night bringing a light frost that formed on the ground and dropped temperatures to the freezing point. Rowe, bushes, and Litos were damaged by the freeze, with several plants likely killed or spoiled.
Athens Forms New Athletic Association
A meeting last night organized the Athens Athletic Association with H A Bandy as president and B F Zerba as vice president. W Burke was named secretary, R F Ononon treasurer, and Dean Dudley business manager. The group plans 36 members to start, with ten more added by equipment installation. A suitable building will be secured, a committee appointed, and the club will soon be fully equipped with gym features and a reading room. A business meeting is set for next Tuesday evening inviting local businessmen.
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Ttia
Local Knights to Attend Pendleton District Convention
Members of Pythian Lodge No. 29 K of P will attend the Pendleton district convention tomorrow evening. The program includes opening of Damon Lodge No. 4, amplifications, music by Damon orchestra, addresses by multiple speakers, and continuous refreshments served throughout the evening.
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Athena School Support Letter From G O Baker
G O Baker writes from the Presa thanking Athena citizens for four months of support and kindness to his family. He expresses faith in future school needs, praises successor Mr Pate, and urges unqualified support for his leadership to guide Athena schools forward.
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Democrat Appointed as District Attorney in Heppner
Samuel Van Vacter, a Democrat from Heppner, received the appointment as district attorney after Acting Governor Bowerman’s official riot. Court opened Monday with the grand jury organized. the precise award of the DA post had not been publicly decided. Judge Phelps planned to seat the jury and would appoint an attorney pro tem if required, then Van Vacter appeared to take up his official duties.
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Thomas Miller Dead In Athena Cemetery Burial
Thomas Miller an elderly man who had lived with Samuel P Bron's family for years died Monday morning. He was buried Tuesday afternoon in Athena cemetery. Born in Kentucky he was 75. He had been poorly treated and his death followed a long illness.
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Thommen Miller
Samuel P Bron
Athena
Kentucky
Kin Deptt
Miller
West Umatilla project gains approval and work begins
After years of rheumatism and aging related illness the death occurred and funeral services were held. Meanwhile Washington moved to action on Oregon irrigation by approving the West Umatilla project. Ballinger signed off and ordered final surveys to start immediately with construction planned.
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West Umatilla
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Washington
Ballinger
Reclamation Service
Walla Walla Pond Misadventure and Local Notes
A Weston man George Larder, visiting Walla Walla, falls into a park pond while seeking a theater date. He exits soaked, attracting stares, then proceeds to town to check into his hotel. Also covered: First National Bank of Weston officers elected, a strawberry harvest report, and notes on oil well forcing in Bako and fashion observations.
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Weston Mountain
George
Walla Walla
Korplouk
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